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Central Coast Natural History Association

www.ccnha.org

Organization Type:
Non-Profit

Mission:
The Central Coast Natural History Association, in partnership with California State Parks, promotes public awareness and stewardship of our natural resources and cultural heritage, now, and for future generations. As a non-profit organization, we support interpretation, education, and volunteer efforts in local state parks.

Contact:
Mary Golden
Central Coast Natural History Association
20 State Park Road
Morro Bay, CA 93442
Phone: (805) 772-2694 x102
Fax: (805) 772-7129
mgolden@ccnha.org

Geographical Focus:
Local

Counties Served:
San Luis Obispo

Activities:
Research, Education, Advocacy, Conservation, Tourism, Recreation, Restoration

Topic:
Aquaculture, Bay & Estuary Habitats, Beaches, Coastal Access, Cultural History, Habitat Restoration, Marine/Estuary Reserves & Sanctuaries, Rocky Intertidal, Sand Dune, Wetlands, Wildlife

Educational Resources:
Curriculum, Activity/Learning Kit, Maps, Outreach Programs, On-Site Programs, Guided Walks, Field Trips, Nature Trails, Publications, Newsletter, Brochures, Guidebooks, Exhibits/Display, Multimedia, Website, Library/Lending Materials, Speaker/Lecture Series

Educational Programs:
Twenty-six educational programs including Adventures with Nature Walks and Talks (30/month), Mindwalks Lecture Series, School Group Programs (7,000 students/year), Lending Library, Bookstore, Native American program, Spooner Ranch House, Natural History Museum, Monarch Butterfly Grove (two talks per day during season), Native Plant Gardens

Target Audiences:
Grades 4-9, Adults, General Public

Group Size Accommodated:
Up to 60

Other Languages:
Spanish:
Morro Bay Museum of Natural History brochure
Lending daypacks with interpretative brochures and activities (2011)

In-Service Training:
We do offer occasional educational training for general public, but in general, we provide new docent training and in-service training for docents on an ongoing basis.

Volunteer Opportunities

  Description:
We work with our local State Parks. We currently have 200 State Park docents who teach school groups, work at the five nature stores, give interpretative walks and talks, work in curatorial, library, native gardens, exhibit planning and design, and the interpretative back desk of the museum. There is a living history program at Spooner Ranch House.
  Application/Training:
Contact Docent Training Chairperson, application, four half-day trainings, readings, shadowing
  Community Service Documentation:
Yes
  Contact:
Faylla Chapman
(805) 772-2694
fayllac@sbcglobal.net


Service Fee:
Museum is $3 for adults. Mindwalks are $3 for adults. All other programs are free.

General Services:
Restrooms, Picnic Area, Bookstore/Gift Shop, Telephone

Public Transit Access:
City of Morro Bay Trolley stops at the Museum of Natural History

Disabled Access:
Museum of Natural History is ADA compliant, and Spooner Ranch House is in the process this year.


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